Nashville & Middle Tennessee Recovery Efforts - Helping Nashville Flood Victims

As the muddy waters of the Cumberland River begin to recede so shall it begin to unveil the total devastation that has occurred in Nashville & most all of Middle Tennessee. My heart is breaking for my beautiful city, it's residents, businesses, visitors, neighbors, and friends.

My eyes are filled with tears as I watch so many of Nashville's treasures filled with water. I fear that even one more drop of wetness could cause further harm to my city so I will continue to hold back my tears for as long as possible and continue to hope and pray for the best.

I have no doubt that all Tennesseans will continue to come together to help their neighbors and continue to work towards a rapid recovery. I hope that everyone continues with their positive thoughts and, one day soon, the Nashville that we all knew will return and emerge in all of its former grandeur.

How to Help with Nashville & Middle Tennessee Recovery Efforts

• Community Hotline
  Metro Nashville has a hotline for people needing non-emergency assistance. The Community Hotline Number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1.


• Hands On Nashville
  Hands On Nashville is enlisting flood volunteers and will reach out to registered volunteers as needed. You can register online at www.hon.org


• Second Harvest Food Bank
  Second Harvest Food Bank is continuing to provide a central distribution center for companies, groups, and individuals to help provide food for Middle Tennessee's hungry. You can sign up to volunteer and/or make a donation online at www.secondharvestmidtn.org


• Middle Tennessee Red Cross
  Middle Tennessee Red Cross is continuing to garner financial support to continue providing relief to victims of local disaster flooding. For those who have been displaced or need help you can contact the Red Cross - there is also a listing of local shelters on their website. Folks wishing to donate can do so online at www.middletennredcross.org


• Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
  The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has activated its Metro Nashville Disaster Response Fund to help to those affected by the floods.They have also activated Tennessee Emergency Response Fund to support relief beyond Davidson County.You can donate to either fund online at www.cfmt.org